Chichicastenango

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The trip to Chichi from Pana takes a long windy road. Fortunately we avoided the chicken buses and got a private van. An hour and 10 minutes later (the driver predicted to the minute) we arrived in Chichi to do some serious shopping. Unfortunately, rainy season showed up and drenched us and many of the stands. Despite the weather we went on a mission to find some textiles and handicrafts. Note to the traveler: the prices start MUCH higher here than in either Panajachel or Santiago Atitlan. Enjoy the environment, and look for harder to find items…everything else can be found cheaper elsewhere. None-the-less it was fun to bargain, talk to locals and eat papas con chili y ketchup.

My afternoon was spent catching up with an SIT friend in Pana. She introduced me to a cool little place called La Chinita with good coffee and Chinese-Guatemalan food. Good atmosphere and prices…

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